An Act Authorizing the Establishment of a Special Election Guarantee Fund

HD2346

An Act to Modernize Election Record Keeping

HD2347

An Act to Decrease Waiting Times at Polling Places

HD2349

Relative to the estate tax code

HD2351

An Act Relative to Increasing Hotel and Motel Safety

HD2355

For legislation to require that residential buildings be equipped with propane detection alarms

HD2856

An Act Relative to Civic Test Requirements for Graduation

HD3659

An Act authorizing the town of Norfolk to continue the employment of police chief Charles H. Stone, Jr.

HD3660

An Act authorizing the town of Norfolk to continue the employment of fire chief Coleman Bushnell

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Docket

Bill Title

HD56

For legislation to allow for the establishment of "public internet discussion," to allow members of a public body to discuss matters before it without going through the requirements of the open meeting law

HD63

For legislation to designate the month of October as Farm to School Month in the Commonwealth and to strategize opportunities to spread farm-to-school programs statewide

SD67

For legislation to protect sports medicine professionals.

HD163

For legislation to authorize licensed, qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry firearms on the grounds of any elementary, secondary school, college or university

HD188

Relative to the false representation of military status

HD233

Relative to filing fees for limited liability companies

HD234

Relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices

HD267

Relative to the penalty for failure to stop operating a motor vehicle when being pursued by a police officer

Relative to exempting certain school supply expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers from the income tax

HD439

For legislation relative to noncriminal disposition of parking violations

HD469

Relative to Lyme disease treatment health insurance coverage

HD470

Relative to motor vehicle speed limits in school zones

SD490

For legislation to define fraud in the public bidding process.

HD508

That the Commissioner of Public Health be directed to establish regulations for the return to pharmacies of certain unused medication by health care facilities

HD515

For legislation to require parental notification and consent prior to implementing age appropriate sexual health education in the schools

HD529

Relative to the apportioning of electoral votes by Congressional district

HD554

Relative to establishing a department of environmental protection appeals board

HD609

Relative to secondary metals dealings

HD613

Relative to angel investor tax credits

HD681

That persons diagnosed with familial dysautonomia disorder receive certain services from the Department of Developmental Services

HD694

That students with diabetes attending public or private schools be permitted to possess certain medical supplies and administer necessary treatments

HD701

Relative to the displaying of motor fuel prices based on the method of payment

HD710

For legislation to establish a legislative budget office

SD730

For legislation to provide time to develop better measures of and assistance for student learning.

HD840

Relative to creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental disabilities

HD874

Relative to the donations of leftover food by restaurants and cafeterias

SD969

For legislation relative to preserving public safety and preventing trespassing on state highways

SD1061

For legislation relative to Child-Centered Family Law.

HD1156

For legislation to increase penalties for the distribution of heroin.

HD1180

Relative to returning the payment of bonuses to veterans of the Persian Gulf War to the Office of the Treasurer and Receiver General from the Department of Veterans Services

HD1181

By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. [BILL NUMBER]) of Chris Walsh for legislation to establish the position of state architect laureate to promote greater appreciation of the architectural history of the state house and other public buildings in the commonwealth
. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

HD1188

That the Commissioner of Insurance be directed to make a bi-annual investigation relative to flood insurance rates

HD1327

Relative to the reduction of medication waste

HD1331

Relative to the penalties associated with moving violations

HD1333

For legislation to prohibit the use of so-called "force accounts" by awarding authorities

HD1360

Relative to penalties for the crime of impersonating police officers and other officials

SD1449

For legislation to justify the use of project labor agreements.

HD1450

Relative to the jurisdiction of the courts within the Housing Court Department

HD1479

Relative to student online information protection policies

SD1543

For legislation to require photo identification to receive a ballot

SD1547

For legislation relative to campaign finance during special elections

HD1641

Relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters

SD1671

For legislation to authorize the appointment of special police officers in the town of Wrentham

HD1675

Relative to penalties for impeding or disrupting a public way

HD1772

For legislation relative to motorcycle safety with malfunctioning traffic signals not detecting motorcycles

HD1848

Relative to public meeting exemptions for the General Court

SD1851

For legislation relative to prevention of EBT fraud

SD1857

For legislation to further reduce EBT fraud

HD1874

For legislation to increase penalties for distribution and trafficking of oxycodone and derivatives of oxycodone

HD1881

Relative to establishing a minimum training wage

HD1943

For legislation to allow municipalities to exempt small projects from the prevailing wage law

HD1945

For legislation to allow for the lawful sale of inert ammunition components from certain out of state vendors to lawfully licensed Massachusetts gun owners

SD1945

By Mr. Ross, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for James O’Brien, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.

SD1946

By Mr. Ross, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Candida Leonard, an employee of the Department of Corrections. [COMMITTEE].

HD1951

For legislation to the penalty for blocking public ways and disrupting traffic

HD1953

Authorizing the State Retirement Board to pay a certain retirement benefit to Virginia Wise the surviving spouse of Raymond Wise an officer of the Bridgewater State College police department

HD1955

Relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study of the unemployment benefit eligibility system

HD1957

For legislation to establish a prison mitigation fund for cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities

HD1965

For legislation to clarify the definition, testing regulations and enforcement of motorcycle sound emissions

For legislation to include home heating costs in the calculation of tax credits for senior citizens

HD2366

Relative to charter school renewal

HD2369

Relative to providing for sales tax holidays, so-called, on the dates August 15 and August 16, 2015

HD2370

Relative to providing for sales tax holidays, so-called, on the dates August 13 and August 14, 2016

HD2372

Relative to parental options of enrolling children in elective courses involving sexual education rather than opting out of mandatory courses

HD2374

Relative to non-public school student access to the MCAS exam

HD2376

For legislation to require a two-thirds vote of the Senate and the House of Representatives prior to making appropriations from the Stabilization Fund

HD2377

Relative to the taxation of trucks, tractors, trailers, and railcars that transport people or goods in interstate commerce

HD2378

Relative to limitations on expenditures and revenues

HD2381

Relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax

HD2383

Relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study concerning performance-based funding for public institutions of higher education

HD2384

Relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education

HD2387

For legislation to prohibit reductions of net school spending below the foundation budget amount

HD2402

For legislation to establish an annual sales tax holiday

HD2404

For legislation to establish a working group (including members of the General Court) relative to the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)

HD2405

Relative to the curriculum frameworks for the core subjects established by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

HD2406

Relative to the reduction of certain sales and use taxes

HD2407

Relative to calculations of interest for refunds issued by the Department of Revenue

HD2408

Relative to the penalties for the crime of fetal homicide

HD2409

Relative to the establishment of a tax amnesty program

HD2411

Relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution

HD2412

Relative to the calculation of the inventory tax on certain corporations

HD2413

Relative to the indemnification of certain persons from civil proceedings for injuries or deaths of persons unlawfully entering their dwelling

HD2414

That schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies

HD2415

Relative to the online enticement of children

HD2416

Relative to the crime of incest

HD2417

Relative to the liability of persons transporting operators of motor vehicles arrested for drunk driving

HD2418

Relative to the deliberate spread of contagious diseases

HD2421

For legislation to authorize the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance to monitor profits from criminal activities of incarcerated persons

HD2424

For legislation to prohibit eminent domain takings for the purpose of economic development

HD2426

Relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child

HD2427

That persons charged with the commission of felonies be required to submit DNA samples

HD2428

Relative to the establishment of a task force (including members of the General Court) to study use of the Internet by sex offenders

HD2431

Relative to protecting children from domestic violence

HD2435

An Act establishing a special commission to study the efficacy of funding the construction of public safety buildings through the sales tax

HD2439

Relative to the penalties for certain crimes against public peace

HD2443

Relative to access to state funded counsel during sex offender classification hearings

HD2461

Relative to the recorking of wine

HD2512

For legislation to establish an animal abuse registry

HD2529

For legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive registration plates for fire fighters

HD2536

For legislation to authorize municipalities to invest in credit unions

HD2537

Establishing a personal finance, civic responsibility and general legal high school social studies curriculum

HD2538

Relative to the taxation of inventory

HD2562

Relative to commercial use of hoisting equipment

HD2563

Relative to income tax exemptions for active duty members of the armed forces

HD2564

Relative to the authority of parents to exempt their children from a certain standardized exam known as the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) exam

HD2565

Relative to out-of-district vocational school transportation

HD2566

Relative to personal use of hoisting equipment

HD2567

Relative to veterans preference for public housing

HD2569

Relative to the regulation of trade by the establishment of a uniform trade secrets act

HD2570

Relative to work requirements for public assistance recipients

HD2571

Relative to a study of the economic impact of the increased minimum wage

HD2572

For legislation to change the definition of a Gateway City

HD2573

For legislation to create a task force to study the impact and benefits of the additional funding for gateway cities

HD2574

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to be known as the Massachusetts minimum creditable coverage advisory commission to investigate and study various aspects of health insurance in the Commonwealth

HD2575

Relative to unemployment insurance benefits for seasonal businesses

HD2576

For legislation to require a waiting period for the implementation of new taxes

HD2577

Providing for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to studying the legislative process

HD2579

Relative to a corporate minimum tax exemption

HD2580

Relative to death certificates

HD2582

Relative to increasing voting opportunities and online voter registration awareness in public schools

HD2585

Relative to the earned income tax credit

HD2590

Relative to establishing a commission to study copayments

HD2600

Relative to the use of epinephrine, adrenaline or other agents by optometrists in the treatment of anaphylaxis

HD2607

Relative to campaign financing and reporting

HD2613

Relative to the fees charged for the certification of fire fighters as emergency medical technicians

HD2616

For legislation to repeal the law providing for the election of the President of the United States by national popular vote

HD2618

For legislation to require photo-identification for persons voting in elections

HD2620

Relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors

HD2621

Relative to the equitable assessment of banking fees imposed on accounts for personal, family or household purposes

HD2623

Relative to motor vehicle insurance surcharges

HD2625

Relative to the withholding of rents and the establishment of rent escrow accounts by tenants for code violations by landlords

HD2628

Relative to public housing restrictions

HD2630

That cities and towns be authorized to increase the density of property zoned for residential usage to provide additional affordable housing units

HD2632

For legislation to expedite the permitting process for housing

HD2633

Relative to affordable housing and the preservation of community water resources

HD2643

That certain fire fighters may wear uniforms while on duty and making solicitations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

HD2646

That public school students of voting age be instructed on the voter registration process and provided access to voter registration forms

HD2666

For legislation to require local housing authorities to deny certain convicted sex offenders access to state-subsidized public housing facilities

HD2667

For legislation to further regulate certain restrictions on housing development or building permits under zoning ordinances in cities and towns

HD2668

Relative to defining family health coverage and individual health coverage for public employees

HD2682

Relative to child custody arrangements of military personnel

HD2683

For legislation to provide regulatory reform to promote job growth

HD2686

For legislation to require automated external defibrillators in assisted living residences

HD2688

For legislation to prohibits the use of “union-only” requirements in public construction

HD2689

For legislation to require authorities mandating a project labor agreement to report to the House and Senate committees on Ways and Means

HD2690

Relative to political contributions by investment advisors doing business with public entities

HD2692

For legislation to repeal the law restricting the privatization of certain governmental functions

HD2694

For legislation to direct the State Auditor to conduct annual audits of credit cards issued on behalf of state agencies

HD2696

For legislation to prohibit access for convicted level 2 or level 3 sex offenses to certain public housing subsidized by the Commonwealth

HD2711

For legislation to further regulate campaign contributions to political committees and candidates for legislative and state-wide elections

HD2712

For legislation to eliminate limited public financing of campaigns for state-wide elective office

HD2714

For an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the implications of cashing out of the public disability retirement system

HD2718

For an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to changing the fee structure of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to “pay per stop”, so-called

HD2720

For legislation to require each executive agency to post relevant Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) on said agency's website

HD2721

Relative electronic automobile insurance charges

HD2724

An Act expanding the duties of members of the General Court

HD2742

For legislation to include participation in a health care sharing ministry as a qualifying student health insurance plan

HD2747

An Act relative to stipends for interns of the General Court

HD2764

Relative to the safety of health care providers and emergency medical technicians from assault and battery by means of a bodily substances

HD2765

Relative to the installation of septic tank pipes

HD2771

Relative to alien firearm licensing

HD2786

Relative to preventing highway access to emergency vehicles

HD2788

Relative to manslaughter caused while protesting or blocking highway or roadway access

HD2791

Relative to unlawful school bus passing

HD2805

Relative to the penalties for assault and battery on a public employee

HD2831

Relative to sports medicine professionals

HD2837

For legislation to provide for increased transparency in the prevailing wage

HD2839

For legislation to provide for an investigation and study (including members of the General Court) on low and moderate income housing qualifications and recertification

HD2853

For legislation relative to setting the prevailing wage rate

HD2854

Relative to independent contractors

HD2860

For the imposition of a moratorium on the enactment of new mandated health benefits

HD2864

Relative to cities or towns establishing qualified consultants

HD2873

Relative to insurance points surcharges

HD2924

That employees injured due to willful misconduct be prohibited from receiving any portion of compensation benefits

HD2925

Relative to the definition of an employee under the labor laws for certain persons performing services

HD2928

Relative to the student entrepreneurial development and economic investment fund

For an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of producer responsibility laws related to the manufacture and post-consumer management of certain products

HD2958

For legislation to establish a voluntary accelerated energy efficiency rebate pilot program within the Department of Public Utilities

HD2960

Relative to the cost of electricity for ratepayers

HD2962

Relative to excusing certain sole owners of businesses from jury service

HD2963

Relative to the approval of sewer disposal systems which have been installed for less than three years

HD3006

For legislation to prohibit certain sex offenders from loitering within 500 feet of a school bus stop

HD3013

Relative to prohibiting level 3 sex offenders from residing together

HD3019

For legislation to authorize school bus drivers to administer epinephrine to children suffering from allergic reactions

HD3031

Relative to parole supervision for life

HD3045

Relative to mandatory post-release supervision

HD3056

Relative to repeat offenders

HD3059

Relative to the teaching of genocide education in the public schools

HD3069

Relative to substance abuse education in public schools

HD3160

Relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services

HD3178

For legislation to provide access to training for school personnel in public schools and charter schools in the administration of epi-pens, so-called

HD3194

For legislation to waive the fee for legal custodians to obtain the criminal record information of certain childcare providers

HD3201

Relative to child-centered family law and child custody determinations

HD3213

Relative to requiring that the health care cost growth benchmark shall be equal to the growth rate of potential gross state product

HD3250

Relative to veterans preference for public housing

HD3269

For legislation to increase penalties for heroin trafficking

HD3272

Relative to determining the distribution of state aid for education to municipalities and regional school districts

HD3311

Relative to the implementation or use of partnership for assessment for readiness for college and career assessments

HD3414

For legislation to direct the Attorney General to provide for a study of the methodology used to promulgate new flood insurance rate maps through the National Flood Insurance Program

HD3463

For the establishment of a Massachusetts 2024 commission on the summer Olympic games

HD3502

Relative to the financial impact of the costs associated with the Health Connector and compliance with the Affordable Care Act

HD3524

Relative to the penalties for violations of the public records law

HD3527

Relative to creating an advisory committee to investigate and study ways to augment services to returning veterans to reduce the rate of suicide and the effects of post traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety among veterans

HD3529

Relative to financial literacy programs in schools

HD3549

For legislation to require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a civic education curriculum to be included within the history and/or social science curriculum

HD3552

Relative to increasing killed-in-line-of-duty benefits for public safety employees

By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 10) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for James Goguen, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Senate Rules .

Shawn Dooley was sworn in to the Massachusetts Legislature by Governor Deval Patrick on January 29, 2014 after winning the Special Election on January 7th. Mr. Dooley replaced Dan Winslow who vacated the seat in September of 2013. Shawn is the 5th Republican in a row to represent the 9th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

In his swearing in speech Mr. Dooley quoted from President Kennedy’s “City Upon a Hill” speech and called upon his fellow legislators to put People Before Politics. In his closing he stated that, “Our Commonwealth should not only serve as a Beacon of Hope, but as the very definition of Liberty. Let us embrace our destiny and prove to the nation what greatness can be accomplished when we stand united.”